The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced Mike McCarthy will be the 17th head coach of the team. McCarthy is taking over for Mike Tomlin who stepped down

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is heading to coach the Ohio State Buckeyes, the first college coordinator job that Smith will hold in his career. He had other teams, such as the Titans and Eagles interested in his services.

The Steelers have tabbed former Cowboys and Packers coach Mike McCarthy as their new HC. Their GM worked with him in New Orleans about 25 years ago.

The Steelers found Mike Tomlin's replacement, reaching a deal Saturday with ex-Packers and Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy for the role.

Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is returning to the sidelines next season as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

On Tuesday, head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons at the helm. Tomlin said he made the decision " after much thought and reflection ." Tomlin's departure came hours after the team was dispatched from the playoffs after a lopsided home loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC wild-card round.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have found the successor to Mike Tomlin: Former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy. However, judging by the immediate backlash, this hiring has led to more confusion and disapproval than enthusiasm and optimism.

Steelers president Art Rooney II is very aware of the response his team got after hiring Mike McCarthy, but the third generation NFL owner isn't overly concerned about the initial negativity. When Mike Tomlin decided it was time to step away after 19 seasons,